The Existential Concept of “Subjectivity Is Truth” In Paulo Coelho’s The Alchemist
Abstract
The existential concept of ‘subjectivity is truth’ and the ‘Crowd is untruth’ which promulgated by the existential philosopher Soren Kierkegaard paved way for creative thinking and asserts the dictum of Socrates ‘know thyself’ in the annals of History. Socrates believed in an objective good that can be comprehended by an individual through rational examination, he was in pursuit of truth or wisdom.This paper aims at exploring the nuances of understanding the potentials of oneself within with special reference to Santiago, the protagonist of Paulo Coelho’s ‘The Alchemist’, who follows his dream, achieves it and proves his existence .
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